CVE-2023-48842

D-Link Go-RT-AC750 revA_v101b03 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the service parameter at hedwig.cgi

Critical · published December 1, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple command injection via the service parameter could turn your D-Link Go-RT-AC750 into an attacker's playground! 🔥 Think of this as a restaurant where anyone can place an order without checking the menu. If the server believes any request, a mischievous diner could sneak in a bizarre dish that leads to total chaos in the kitchen! An attacker could execute arbitrary commands on your router, potentially taking control of your network. This means they could intercept your data, modify settings, or even launch further attacks on connected devices. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your personal data and privacy!

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant where anyone can place an order without checking the menu. If the server believes any request, a mischievous diner could sneak in a bizarre dish that leads to total chaos in the kitchen! This command injection vulnerability in the D-Link Go-RT-AC750 allows malicious actors to send crafted requests to the hedwig.cgi script, enabling them to execute arbitrary system commands without proper authorization.

What to do

An attacker could execute arbitrary commands on your router, potentially taking control of your network. This means they could intercept your data, modify settings, or even launch further attacks on connected devices. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your personal data and privacy! Immediate action is essential! First, ensure your router firmware is updated to version 101b04 or later, which addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, check your network configurations and consider implementing stronger access controls to limit exposure. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll be well on your way to securing your network and earning your security hero badge! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03745 · 89.8th percentile
Published
2023-12-01T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 01 DEC 00:00Z
    D-Link Go-RT-AC750 revA_v101b03 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the service parameter at hedwig.cgi
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